Water​/Wastewater​/Facilities Health & Safety Manager - Southeast Region

Water/Wastewater/Facilities Health & Safety Manager - Southeast Region

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Jacobs is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated Water/Wastewater & Facilities Health & Safety (H&S) Manager to be a part of our Southeast Region team. This position will lead the development, implementation, and administration of the Operations Management and Facilities Services (OMFS) health and safety program within the southeast region.

• Conducts comprehensive reviews of potential risks on projects (H&S, contracting) and identifies potential mitigation measures
• Establishes safety culture for North region
• Conducts comprehensive audits and assessments
• Investigates incidents and complaints concerning H&S risks
• Maintains expert knowledge of specific requirements/regulations imposed by governmental agencies (US and Ontario, Canada) and Jacobs policies and procedures
• Conducts H&S classroom training (Confined Space, Fall Protection, Scaffold, Excavation, etc.)
• Acts as a Subject Matter expert.
• Recommends improvements to and provides technical review of H&S tools, processes, policies, procedures, and training.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

reside anywhere in the southeast region and must live near a major airport.

this is considered a hybrid position, working from home and traveling to projects within your region.

• B.S. in industrial hygiene, safety, or related field required
• Minimum of 7 years H&S project management
• Valid driver's license with no major infractions
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Experience with addressing OSHA inspections/citations
• Experience with prequalifying subcontractors
• Experience with managing direct reports

• M.S. in industrial hygiene, safety, or related field preferred
• Experience with operations and maintenance work, water and wastewater plant operations, and facilities maintenance activities preferred
• Current with HAZWOPER training preferred

Safety is a core value  are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on December 30, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.